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Halkey Family History

Halkey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Halley, Halsey, Haley, Harkey, Halker, Hawkey, Hankey, Hakey, Harvey

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Where is the Halkey family from?

You can see how Halkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Halkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Halkey families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Halkey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Halkey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Halkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Halkey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Halkey. For the veterans among your Halkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halkey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Halkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Halkey in 1970 was 94, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halkey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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